Novartis
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    Working at Novartis

    3.527 ratings in total
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    89%
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    63%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.4(27 ratings)
    Career development
    3.3(27 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.8(27 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(27 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.7(27 ratings)
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    5.0
    MIO
    Nov 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Fantastic experience
    The good thingsGood policies for employees. Novartis was the great platform for work. I enjoyed a lot in Novartis. I recommend Novartis.
    The challengesSome of my managers are not supportive. But platform is great.
    1.0
    Biotechnologist
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Management that has no oversight
    The good thingsNice canteen considering the work location at Tuas. Chartered buses in and out of the plant
    The challengesHuman Resource is a mess and very two faced especially the senior managers. You can literally hear them talk behind your back. Systems are not well integrated.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    QA
    Jan 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Get a life outside
    The good thingsPeers within dept. helpful, co-operative, share knowledge Good supply of beverages, biscuits If OT, shuttle buses available ever hr until 8 plus
    The challengesPeers outside dept. non-cooperative, no teamwork, self-protecting Excessive tasks assigned, lack of support from management Meaningless activities for workers to waste time Canteen food lack of variety, not value for money Enclosed environment felt like cooped inside prison
    4.0
    QA/Qc
    Sep 2019
    Great experience
    The good thingsWork environment is amazing
    The challengesPoor planning of resources
    4.0
    Microbiologist
    Mar 2019
    Singapore3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Startup plant with learning opportunities
    The good thingsChallenging and engaging
    The challengesSince it's fairly a new plant, there are still a lot of loose ends to tie down. If you are looking for a peaceful 8 to 5 office job please reconsider working with novartis
    1.0
    Analytical Chemist
    Mar 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Subpar management & training of associates, self-centred trainers a norm
    The good thingsCandidly speaking, Novartis looks good on paper which in fact, it is plagued by numerous cost and spending issues and it is currently swimming in its own poo. Its outlook is also affected due to product divestment such as Parlodel etc, full testing becoming reduced testing etc.
    The challengesI was asked to leave due to business needs. I was told the leave would be encashed at first, and in the next month, I was told that only half of my balance leave would be encashed and in the following month I was due to leave, I was told that none of the leave can be encashed. Understandably for cost savings. It is honestly a harsh and terribly unfriendly cut-throat place to work in. With its product divestment strategies and steep cost savings by decommissioning some of its equipment like balances and other new equipment, even going as far as to closing down 1 of the Labs in Novartis S'pore Pharm Manufacturing (Solids) and its massive reduction in spending in consumables and maintenance, its outlook for employees is not too promising and rosy after all.
    4.0
    Intern
    Feb 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Rewarding and exceptional with supportive associates
    The good thingsSupportive colleagues, excellent working space, good benefits, internal canteen
    The challengesBetter training for new associates
    5.0
    Lab incharge
    Jan 2019
    I have total four years of experience which include pharmaceutical company as well as medical side.
    The good thingsI like to work in that side because i love to work here .
    The challengesI enjoy all things about this company
    5.0
    Senior manager human resources
    Oct 2018
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work
    The good thingsculture and innovation
    The challengesNeed to have a global mindset
    2.0
    QA Operation
    Oct 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Brief Stop to Next Phase
    The good thingsWorking peers are helpful. Company transport provided from various location. Ends at 1600 hrs on Friday.
    The challengesMultiple system are used within the organization. Workflow process and system are not lean. Firefighting is the way of life. More of production and manufacturing culture than quality control.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Head Engineering
    Jul 2018
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work
    The good thingsBrand new site, starting up with new products, can learn a lot of new things
    The challengesStartup, multitasking, longer hours initially, work with ambiguity, meeting new people
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Lab technician
    Mar 2018
    good money, stressful environment
    The good thingsgood colleagues
    The challengesterrible management, many deadlines to meet
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    pharmaceutical technician.
    Feb 2018
    Handling of compression machine
    The good thingsmy company policy is good for me.
    The challengesCompany revenue increases day by day.
    4.0
    Customer service executive
    Feb 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    I learn new skills from previous associate
    The good thingsI had given a chance to learn on raising quotation with PR. Building rapport to work closely with facilities matters Help to mend and resolve the feedback from our associates regarding meetings arrangements and catering and security measures.
    The challengesFormely under Novartis but take over by ISS. Manager are not sourceful and no proper handover and led to lot of feedback that ISS not performing well.
    5.0
    QC CHEMIST
    Dec 2017
    Singapore7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Opportunities to learn
    The good thingsDevelopment and opportunities for career growth.
    The challengesVery dynamic. Changes all the time. Must be able to adapt
    4.0
    Specialist
    Dec 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good Working Environment
    The good thingsA start up company that emphasizes to promote Diversity and Inclusion. Overall the people is nice here and a lot of learning opportunities via different platforms.
    The challengesBenefits is on average and facing a lot of new challenge as the company in start up phasing.
    4.0
    Accountant
    Sep 2017
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good Company to work with
    The good thingsFreedom, work life balance
    The challengesERP system (JDE) is a bit too manual
    5.0
    Human Resource
    Aug 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working in Novartis
    The good thingsPeople are nice and helpful.
    The challengesBetter benefits, higher pay and better career developments.
    2.0
    Quality Chemist
    Jul 2017
    SingaporeLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    High pay, high attrition rate
    The good thingsCompetitive salary package, good benefits, internal transfer highly encouraged, lots of company organised activities.
    The challengesThe procedures should be clearly stated in local SOPs and not having multiple layers of SOPs, which is redundant, repetitive and confusing. Training is not adequate to equip new hires. New hires with experience will find their training development stagnant if not planned out well.Should streamline computer systems for easier workflow, especially for newcomers.
    3.0
    Techician
    Jun 2017
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    This company is for people who wanna work and go home. Non value added job. Suitable for people who want a stable job.
    The good thingsEasy job . Mostly manual work. Management not very friendly , will push you to meet the demand despite having man power issue .
    The challengesMan power issue . Love to cut cost . Control overtime but still demand very high . You will need explain why is a delay everyday . No matter what , even on weekend and public holiday .
    5.0
    LEAD TECHNICIAN
    Jun 2017
    Singapore7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Nice company to work.
    The good thingsNice people..
    The challengesAlways challenge..
    2.0
    HR
    Jun 2017
    Instability
    The good thingsWork life balance
    The challengesInstability, frequent restructuring and changes in management. Policies eg Compliance policy changes w/o clear updates. Lack of focus on development for staff, only focus on top mgmt, sales and medical team's development
    5.0
    site engineering
    Apr 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Excellent working experience
    The good thingsfull engagement with those full time workers. department lead is nice to talk with and often share his own experience to the new comer. treat our interns as their full time staff as we are, engage with every meeting and know what is going on around.
    The challengesNot that i come with, maybe the duration for me at Novartis still too short. Hope to join the company again if i have the chance.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Specialist
    Mar 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Hit or Miss
    The good thingsGood working environment. Open spaces. Great medical/insurance coverage. Opportunities to working with different peoples from other countries.
    The challengesSystems are backward. Toxic culture. Management resistant to change and innovation.
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    QC Coordinator
    Jan 2017
    Singapore7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Unreasonable objective and no worklife balance
    The good thingsSalary acceptable
    The challengesMeeting impossible time line.
    4.0
    Record and Data Intern
    Dec 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Nice Colleagues and Working Environment
    The good thingsWell support from staffs and Nice environment to work in. Different skills and knowledge were able to pick during the six (6) months of internship.
    The challengesRequires shuttle bus to travel from MRT to the company as it is located in Tuas West. Not much of public transport available in that area. No food franchise near the area except its own food stalls and order online for delivery.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Medical representative
    Jul 2015
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Long term?
    The good thingsPeople
    The challengesReachable sales target
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